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Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:09:34 +0000Wed, 06 Apr 2016 14:09:34 +000060enAll rights reservedfeeds@soundcloud.com (SoundCloud Feeds)The Population Reference Bureau informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment, and empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current and future generations.
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tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/242911273NPR Coverage of PRB Aging Report (Clip 2 of 2)Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:27:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/ina-aging-q-1-18-16-mix-1
00:00:34PRBnoNPR Coverage of PRB Aging Report (Clip 2 of 2) by PRBNPR Coverage of PRB Aging Report (Clip 2 of 2) by…NPR Coverage of PRB Aging Report (Clip 2 of 2) by PRBtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/242911272NPR Coverage of PRB Aging Report (Clip 1 of 2)Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:27:45 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/ina-aging-spot-1-18-16
00:01:01PRBnoNPR Coverage of PRB Aging Report (Clip 1 of 2) by PRBNPR Coverage of PRB Aging Report (Clip 1 of 2) by…NPR Coverage of PRB Aging Report (Clip 1 of 2) by PRBtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/235945844Sex Ratios in India (Demographer Carl Haub)Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:28:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/sex-ratios-in-india
00:01:00PRBnoDemographer Carl Haub explains what sex ratios are and how there are more males than females in India. Demographer Carl Haub explains what sex ratios ar…Demographer Carl Haub explains what sex ratios are and how there are more males than females in India. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/235793238How is India Passing China in Population? (Demographer Carl Haub)Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:52:57 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/how-is-india-passing-china-in-population
00:01:24PRBnoDemographer Carl Haub explains how India will soon pass China to become the world's most populous country.Demographer Carl Haub explains how India will soo…Demographer Carl Haub explains how India will soon pass China to become the world's most populous country.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/195341568The Global Life (PRB theme song)Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:01:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/the-global-life-prb-theme-song
00:02:52PRBnoComposed by Enoch KimComposed by Enoch KimComposed by Enoch Kimtag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/171354577Véronique Filippi on Severe Obstetric Complications in Burkina FasoThu, 09 Oct 2014 15:25:36 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/veronique-filippi-on-severe-obstetric-complications-in-burkina-faso
00:06:46PRBnoKate Belohlav, research associate at PRB, interviewed professor Véronique Filippi about her research on severe obstetric complications in Burkina Faso. Filippi and her research team from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), University of Oslo, and AfricSanté followed women who had experienced near-fatal (“near-miss”) complications during childbirth up to four years after delivery, and documented the socioeconomic and health consequences of having a complicated childbirth.
They found that both the women and their children had an increased risk of death as compared to women who had not experienced near-miss complications, which suggests that this group of women would benefit from being identified early and followed closely through postpartum services. The research team also learned that women who had near-miss complications experienced financial hardships—lending support to the policy in Burkina Faso, which reduces user fees around the time of delivery in order to lessen the financial burden experienced by these women.
Filippi is a Senior Lecturer in Maternal Health and Epidemiology at LSHTM. She conducts most of her research in African countries and is currently involved in a range of projects, including studies on obstetric complications, user fees, and cost effectiveness of interventions to reduce maternal deaths from unwanted pregnancies, among others.Kate Belohlav, research associate at PRB, intervi…Kate Belohlav, research associate at PRB, interviewed professor Véronique Filippi about her research on severe obstetric complications in Burkina Faso. Filippi and her research team from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), University of Oslo, and AfricSanté followed women who had experienced near-fatal (“near-miss”) complications during childbirth up to four years after delivery, and documented the socioeconomic and health consequences of having a complicated childbirth.
They found that both the women and their children had an increased risk of death as compared to women who had not experienced near-miss complications, which suggests that this group of women would benefit from being identified early and followed closely through postpartum services. The research team also learned that women who had near-miss complications experienced financial hardships—lending support to the policy in Burkina Faso, which reduces user fees around the time of delivery in order to lessen the financial burden experienced by these women.
Filippi is a Senior Lecturer in Maternal Health and Epidemiology at LSHTM. She conducts most of her research in African countries and is currently involved in a range of projects, including studies on obstetric complications, user fees, and cost effectiveness of interventions to reduce maternal deaths from unwanted pregnancies, among others.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/171354532Jotham Musinguzi Interview With Susan Rich on the PopPov InitiativeThu, 09 Oct 2014 15:25:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/jotham-musinguzi-interview-with-susan-rich-on-the-poppov-initiative
00:06:32PRBnoAt the 2014 PopPov Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Susan Rich, vice president of International Programs at the Population Reference Bureau, interviewed Jotham Musinguzi, regional director of the Partners in Population and Development Africa Regional Office.
Having attended seven PopPov research meetings, Musinguzi shares his perspective on findings that have emerged from the PopPov initiative and the role of researchers in communicating their findings to policymakers. He specifically discusses the demographic dividend and emphasizes the importance of dialogue between researchers and policymakers, ideally when the research project is conceptualized.At the 2014 PopPov Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, …At the 2014 PopPov Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Susan Rich, vice president of International Programs at the Population Reference Bureau, interviewed Jotham Musinguzi, regional director of the Partners in Population and Development Africa Regional Office.
Having attended seven PopPov research meetings, Musinguzi shares his perspective on findings that have emerged from the PopPov initiative and the role of researchers in communicating their findings to policymakers. He specifically discusses the demographic dividend and emphasizes the importance of dialogue between researchers and policymakers, ideally when the research project is conceptualized.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/171354503Jan Monteverde Haakonsen on RCN's ECONPOPThu, 09 Oct 2014 15:24:55 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/jan-monteverde-haakonsen-on-rcns-econpop
00:06:12PRBnoAt the 2013 PopPov Conference in Oslo, Norway, PRB staff interviewed Jan Monteverde Haakonsen, special adviser in the Department of Cooperation and Development Research at the Research Council of Norway (RCN) about RCN’s role in the PopPov research initiative.
In the interview, Haakonsen outlines the structure of RCN, and explains that the council acts as an independent adviser to the Norwegian government on research matters. ECONPOP, RCN’s funding scheme under the PopPov initiative, has supported six research projects, and has a total budget of approximately NOK 25 million, or $USD 4.3 million. Research has focused primarily on the role of gender as it relates to reproductive health and demographic issues.
Haakonsen highlights the fact that the ECONPOP research initiative is the first one within RCN that explicitly looks at the relationships between population dynamics, economic development, poverty, and reproductive health. In that sense, the Hewlett Foundation’s PopPov initiative has had an important impact on this line of research in Norway. Haakonsen hopes that the initiative will act as a catalyst for increasing interest in these issues within the Norwegian research community.At the 2013 PopPov Conference in Oslo, Norway, PR…At the 2013 PopPov Conference in Oslo, Norway, PRB staff interviewed Jan Monteverde Haakonsen, special adviser in the Department of Cooperation and Development Research at the Research Council of Norway (RCN) about RCN’s role in the PopPov research initiative.
In the interview, Haakonsen outlines the structure of RCN, and explains that the council acts as an independent adviser to the Norwegian government on research matters. ECONPOP, RCN’s funding scheme under the PopPov initiative, has supported six research projects, and has a total budget of approximately NOK 25 million, or $USD 4.3 million. Research has focused primarily on the role of gender as it relates to reproductive health and demographic issues.
Haakonsen highlights the fact that the ECONPOP research initiative is the first one within RCN that explicitly looks at the relationships between population dynamics, economic development, poverty, and reproductive health. In that sense, the Hewlett Foundation’s PopPov initiative has had an important impact on this line of research in Norway. Haakonsen hopes that the initiative will act as a catalyst for increasing interest in these issues within the Norwegian research community.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/158649063Examining Adolescent Health in International Development with Cate Lane, Youth Advisor, USAIDMon, 14 Jul 2014 14:08:32 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/usaid-youth-programs
00:17:01PRBnoKate Gilles, a policy analyst at PRB, interviewed Cate Lane, youth adviser for USAID’s Bureau of Global Health, Division of Service Delivery Improvement in the Office of Population and Reproductive Health, about why adolescent health is a key development issue and some of the challenges to getting adolescents and adolescent health on global agendas. Young people under the age of 30 make up over half of the global population, and it is becoming clear that sustainable growth and development will require involving young people, addressing their needs and supporting positive development opportunities. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo and the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, this is an opportunity to ensure that young people are accounted for and involved in global health and development agendas moving forward. Lane talks about taking a more holistic and integrated approach to adolescent health, USAID’s work on youth issues, and ways to more meaningfully engage young people.
To learn more about PRB, visit our website at www.prb.org.
Kate Gilles, a policy analyst at PRB, interviewed…Kate Gilles, a policy analyst at PRB, interviewed Cate Lane, youth adviser for USAID’s Bureau of Global Health, Division of Service Delivery Improvement in the Office of Population and Reproductive Health, about why adolescent health is a key development issue and some of the challenges to getting adolescents and adolescent health on global agendas. Young people under the age of 30 make up over half of the global population, and it is becoming clear that sustainable growth and development will require involving young people, addressing their needs and supporting positive development opportunities. As we mark the 20th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo and the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, this is an opportunity to ensure that young people are accounted for and involved in global health and development agendas moving forward. Lane talks about taking a more holistic and integrated approach to adolescent health, USAID’s work on youth issues, and ways to more meaningfully engage young people.
To learn more about PRB, visit our website at www.prb.org.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/101454859Educational Attainment and Mortality for U.S. AdultsWed, 17 Jul 2013 17:39:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/educational-attainment-and-1
00:01:35PRBnoDr. Robert Hummer of the Population Research Center and Department of Sociology at University of Texas, Austin, outlines the key findings from a paper he co-authored, The Effect of Educational Attainment on Adult Mortality in the United States.Dr. Robert Hummer of the Population Research Cent…Dr. Robert Hummer of the Population Research Center and Department of Sociology at University of Texas, Austin, outlines the key findings from a paper he co-authored, The Effect of Educational Attainment on Adult Mortality in the United States.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/101454748Remaining Years of Life for U.S. Adults at Age 25 by Educational Attainment, 2005Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:38:37 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/educational-attainment-and
00:01:37PRBnoDr. Robert Hummer of the Population Research Center and Department of Sociology at University of Texas, Austin, examines the difference in life expectancy based on education attainment. These findings are from a paper he co-authored, The Effect of Educational Attainment on Adult Mortality in the United States.Dr. Robert Hummer of the Population Research Cent…Dr. Robert Hummer of the Population Research Center and Department of Sociology at University of Texas, Austin, examines the difference in life expectancy based on education attainment. These findings are from a paper he co-authored, The Effect of Educational Attainment on Adult Mortality in the United States.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/101454053Linking Educational Attainment to Adult Mortality and Life ExpectancyWed, 17 Jul 2013 17:33:09 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/the-effect-of-educational
00:01:24PRBnoElaine Hernandez, a PhD research candidate at University of Texas at Austin Population Center, describes the relationship between educational attainment and adult mortality in the United States. This finding is from a paper she co-authored, The Effect of Educational Attainment on Adult Mortality in the United States.Elaine Hernandez, a PhD research candidate at Uni…Elaine Hernandez, a PhD research candidate at University of Texas at Austin Population Center, describes the relationship between educational attainment and adult mortality in the United States. This finding is from a paper she co-authored, The Effect of Educational Attainment on Adult Mortality in the United States.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/89022380The "positivity effect": An Interview with Dr. Laura CarstensenMon, 22 Apr 2013 17:54:53 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/marlene-carstensen-interview-2
00:11:06PRBnoMarlene Lee, program director of Academic Research and Relations at PRB, interviewed Professor Laura Carstensen about her research on the "positivity effect." This effect is an age-related preference for positive information over negative information. The effect was identified by testing the hypothesis that goals change as people grow older, and emotionally meaningful goals take precedence over such things as information-seeking. The brain operates in the service of goals and attention is directed to goals that are emotional and positive.
Carstensen is a professor of public policy and psychology at Stanford University, and a noted expert on cognitive aging and emotion. She is the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. For more than 20 years, her research has been supported by the National Institute on Aging.
As a person ages, "goals related to the positive in life are chronically activated—you notice that the sun is shining as opposed to the headline in the newspaper that speaks to the horrific events in Syria," Carstensen explained. She noted that younger people are drawn to the opposite—negative information over positive information.
Marlene Lee, program director of Academic Researc…Marlene Lee, program director of Academic Research and Relations at PRB, interviewed Professor Laura Carstensen about her research on the "positivity effect." This effect is an age-related preference for positive information over negative information. The effect was identified by testing the hypothesis that goals change as people grow older, and emotionally meaningful goals take precedence over such things as information-seeking. The brain operates in the service of goals and attention is directed to goals that are emotional and positive.
Carstensen is a professor of public policy and psychology at Stanford University, and a noted expert on cognitive aging and emotion. She is the founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity. For more than 20 years, her research has been supported by the National Institute on Aging.
As a person ages, "goals related to the positive in life are chronically activated—you notice that the sun is shining as opposed to the headline in the newspaper that speaks to the horrific events in Syria," Carstensen explained. She noted that younger people are drawn to the opposite—negative information over positive information.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/75363564Reproductive Health in Humanitarian CrisisThu, 17 Jan 2013 22:13:35 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/reproductive-health-in
00:08:05PRBnoMia Foreman sat down with Janet Meyers, the Deputy Director of Health Policy and Practice and International Medical Corps, to talk about the importance of reproductive healthcare during humanitarian crises. Janet has worked in the industry for over a decade and here she describes the challenges organizations face, recent advancements, and why reproductive health should be integrated into all disaster relief efforts. Mia Foreman sat down with Janet Meyers, the Deput…Mia Foreman sat down with Janet Meyers, the Deputy Director of Health Policy and Practice and International Medical Corps, to talk about the importance of reproductive healthcare during humanitarian crises. Janet has worked in the industry for over a decade and here she describes the challenges organizations face, recent advancements, and why reproductive health should be integrated into all disaster relief efforts. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/32588526Views From the International Conference on Family Planning: Sarah Boseley, The GuardianFri, 06 Jan 2012 15:31:01 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/icfp2011
00:08:47PRBnoThe International Conference on Family Planning in Dakar, Senegal in November 2011 brought together over 2,000 researchers and advocates dedicated to improving the lives of women and families through reproductive health, with the ultimate goal of universal access to family planning.
Sarah Boseley, health editor at the Guardian was there catching up on the latest research and meeting local women around Dakar who now have access to family planning services and discovering how this has changed their lives.
Boseley has won a number of awards for her work on HIV/AIDA in Africa, including the One World Media Award (twice) and the European section of the Lorenzo Natali prize, awarded by the European Commission. Her work is available at www.guardian.co.uk/profile/sarahboseley.
The International Conference on Family Planning i…The International Conference on Family Planning in Dakar, Senegal in November 2011 brought together over 2,000 researchers and advocates dedicated to improving the lives of women and families through reproductive health, with the ultimate goal of universal access to family planning.
Sarah Boseley, health editor at the Guardian was there catching up on the latest research and meeting local women around Dakar who now have access to family planning services and discovering how this has changed their lives.
Boseley has won a number of awards for her work on HIV/AIDA in Africa, including the One World Media Award (twice) and the European section of the Lorenzo Natali prize, awarded by the European Commission. Her work is available at www.guardian.co.uk/profile/sarahboseley.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/20917327Noncommunicable Diseases and Youth in Developing Countries: Interview With Wendy Baldwin, PRBThu, 11 Aug 2011 19:06:17 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/noncommunicable-diseases-youth
00:08:00PRBnoA lot of attention is given to infectious diseases in developing countries such as malaria, measles, HIV/AIDS and more, but noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, are becoming increasingly prevalent in developing countries as people move to cities, incomes rise, and lifestyles change. NCDs are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression. They include heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma, diabetes, and more. Often referred to as "chronic diseases", NCDs are distinguished by their non-infectious cause. In this interview, PRB president Wendy Baldwin discusses how NCDs affect youth and the challenges for burdened health systems to address infectious diseases and NCDs.
A lot of attention is given to infectious disease…A lot of attention is given to infectious diseases in developing countries such as malaria, measles, HIV/AIDS and more, but noncommunicable diseases, or NCDs, are becoming increasingly prevalent in developing countries as people move to cities, incomes rise, and lifestyles change. NCDs are diseases of long duration and generally slow progression. They include heart disease, stroke, cancer, asthma, diabetes, and more. Often referred to as "chronic diseases", NCDs are distinguished by their non-infectious cause. In this interview, PRB president Wendy Baldwin discusses how NCDs affect youth and the challenges for burdened health systems to address infectious diseases and NCDs.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/20836878Involving Youth in Development Programming: Interview With Cate Lane, USAIDWed, 10 Aug 2011 16:02:39 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/involving-youth-in-development
00:13:14PRBnoIn an effort to harness the energy, imagination, and initiative of the world’s youth in overcoming the challenges facing humankind, the United Nations proclaimed an International Year of Youth starting on Aug. 12, 2010. To commemorate the close of the Year of Youth, PRB has produced a series of web articles, presentations, and graphics that highlight the reproductive health challenges facing youth around the world. In this interview, Cate Lane, Youth Advisor at USAID, discusses the importance of involving youth in development programming. Given that reproductive health constitutes a key component of a healthy transition to adulthood, USAID works to improve the reproductive health and HIV/AIDS knowledge and behaviors of youth. To encourage sustainability, USAID also supports community involvement and capacity building with young people so they can take action in the development of their societies.
In an effort to harness the energy, imagination, …In an effort to harness the energy, imagination, and initiative of the world’s youth in overcoming the challenges facing humankind, the United Nations proclaimed an International Year of Youth starting on Aug. 12, 2010. To commemorate the close of the Year of Youth, PRB has produced a series of web articles, presentations, and graphics that highlight the reproductive health challenges facing youth around the world. In this interview, Cate Lane, Youth Advisor at USAID, discusses the importance of involving youth in development programming. Given that reproductive health constitutes a key component of a healthy transition to adulthood, USAID works to improve the reproductive health and HIV/AIDS knowledge and behaviors of youth. To encourage sustainability, USAID also supports community involvement and capacity building with young people so they can take action in the development of their societies.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/20366896Integrating Family Planning and Maternal Child Health Services: Interview With Debbie Bain BrickleyWed, 03 Aug 2011 17:29:50 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/integrating-family-planning
00:07:03PRBnoSome countries have found that the path to economic growth and development is enhanced by providing family planning together with maternal and child health care—the health services women seek before, during, and after pregnancy, and for their children's health. Offering these services together is a cost-effective way to prevent unintended pregnancies among women, and contributes to a healthier population.
In this interview, Debbie Bain Brickley, senior researcher at the University of California San Francisco discusses integrating Family Planning services with Maternal and child health care. Brickley is a member of the Cochrane HIV/AIDS group, Global Health Sciences. The group has conducted a systematic review of research and evidence on family planning and maternal child health integration, funded by USAID .
Some countries have found that the path to econom…Some countries have found that the path to economic growth and development is enhanced by providing family planning together with maternal and child health care—the health services women seek before, during, and after pregnancy, and for their children's health. Offering these services together is a cost-effective way to prevent unintended pregnancies among women, and contributes to a healthier population.
In this interview, Debbie Bain Brickley, senior researcher at the University of California San Francisco discusses integrating Family Planning services with Maternal and child health care. Brickley is a member of the Cochrane HIV/AIDS group, Global Health Sciences. The group has conducted a systematic review of research and evidence on family planning and maternal child health integration, funded by USAID .
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/14810930Demographic Impacts and Response to the 2004 Florida Hurricanes: Stanley Smith, Uni. of FloridaFri, 06 May 2011 20:22:07 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/hurricanes-impact-and-response
00:13:35PRBnoThe 2004 hurricane season was the worst in Florida's history. Four hurricanes caused $45 billion in damages and widespread population displacement. About 1.6 million people evacuated their homes. Based on sample surveys with 11,000 residents in heavily hit areas, Stanley Smith, professor of economics and the director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida, has found new results on how the hurricanes affected communities, the demographic impact of evacuation, and what lessons these effects have for future disaster relief. In this interview, Smith discusses the demographic impact of the damaging 2004 Florida hurricanes, the ensuing evacuations, and how these effects compare with Hurricane Katrina, along with recommendations for future disaster and evacuation preparedness. The 2004 hurricane season was the worst in Florid…The 2004 hurricane season was the worst in Florida's history. Four hurricanes caused $45 billion in damages and widespread population displacement. About 1.6 million people evacuated their homes. Based on sample surveys with 11,000 residents in heavily hit areas, Stanley Smith, professor of economics and the director of the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida, has found new results on how the hurricanes affected communities, the demographic impact of evacuation, and what lessons these effects have for future disaster relief. In this interview, Smith discusses the demographic impact of the damaging 2004 Florida hurricanes, the ensuing evacuations, and how these effects compare with Hurricane Katrina, along with recommendations for future disaster and evacuation preparedness. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/14408062Cost-Effectiveness Research and Health Care Reform: Interview With Alan Garber, Stanford UniversityFri, 29 Apr 2011 18:00:13 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/cost-effectiveness-health-care
00:09:50PRBnoDr. Alan Garber is the Henry J. Kaiser Jr. Professor at Stanford University, where he is also a professor of Medicine, of Economics, Health Research and Policy, and of Economics in the Graduate School of Business. In this interview, Garber discusses cost-effectiveness research and its importance to health care reform.
Dr. Alan Garber is the Henry J. Kaiser Jr. Profes…Dr. Alan Garber is the Henry J. Kaiser Jr. Professor at Stanford University, where he is also a professor of Medicine, of Economics, Health Research and Policy, and of Economics in the Graduate School of Business. In this interview, Garber discusses cost-effectiveness research and its importance to health care reform.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/14219620Ending Child Marriage: Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and Member of the EldersWed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/child-marriage-interview
00:10:42PRBnoAccording to PRB's new Policy Brief, Who Speaks for Me? Ending Child Marriage, 1 out of 9 girls have been forced into marriage between the ages of 10 and 14 in developing countries. With limited education and economic opportunities, child brides are often condemned to a life of poverty, social isolation, and powerlessness. In this interview, the Honorable Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, chair of the Aspen Institute’s Global Leaders Council for Reproductive Health, and member of The Elders, talks about why child marriage violates human rights and how the practice can be addressed and changed. According to PRB's new Policy Brief, Who Speaks f…According to PRB's new Policy Brief, Who Speaks for Me? Ending Child Marriage, 1 out of 9 girls have been forced into marriage between the ages of 10 and 14 in developing countries. With limited education and economic opportunities, child brides are often condemned to a life of poverty, social isolation, and powerlessness. In this interview, the Honorable Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland, chair of the Aspen Institute’s Global Leaders Council for Reproductive Health, and member of The Elders, talks about why child marriage violates human rights and how the practice can be addressed and changed. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12020918Commemorating International Women's DayMon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/international-womens-day
00:15:56PRBnoNafis Sadik has had an unequaled international career as a champion of women's reproductive health and rights. Sadik joined the United Nations in 1971 and served from 1987 to 2000 as the executive director for UNFPA, becoming the first woman to head one of the United Nations' major agencies. Since 2001, she has served as the Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific for the UN Secretary General. Sadik talked with PRB as part of PRB's celebration of the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day, and discussed the accomplishments and unfinished work for women she has witnessed in her career, how HIV/AIDS affects women, the importance of mentors and parental support in her life, and how reproductive health is crucial to women's rights and well-being. Nafis Sadik has had an unequaled international ca…Nafis Sadik has had an unequaled international career as a champion of women's reproductive health and rights. Sadik joined the United Nations in 1971 and served from 1987 to 2000 as the executive director for UNFPA, becoming the first woman to head one of the United Nations' major agencies. Since 2001, she has served as the Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific for the UN Secretary General. Sadik talked with PRB as part of PRB's celebration of the 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day, and discussed the accomplishments and unfinished work for women she has witnessed in her career, how HIV/AIDS affects women, the importance of mentors and parental support in her life, and how reproductive health is crucial to women's rights and well-being. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12020460Providing Opportunities for Girls Through Education and Combating FGM/C in Rural KenyaFri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/providing-opportunities-for-1
00:08:49PRBnoKakenya Ntaiya was born in a rural village in southern Kenya, one of eight children. When she was 5 years old, her parents arranged an engagement to a local boy. She was to be circumcised before becoming a teenager to signify the end of her education and the start of married life. Kakenya is now finishing her Ph.D. in education and has traveled around the world to speak on the importance of educating girls, particularly as a means to fight the practices of female genital mutilation and child marriage. In this interview, Ntaiya discusses the opportunities that come with education for girls in her community, the effects of early marriage on girls' livelihoods, and how the practice of FGM/C has changed in Kenya.Kakenya Ntaiya was born in a rural village in sou…Kakenya Ntaiya was born in a rural village in southern Kenya, one of eight children. When she was 5 years old, her parents arranged an engagement to a local boy. She was to be circumcised before becoming a teenager to signify the end of her education and the start of married life. Kakenya is now finishing her Ph.D. in education and has traveled around the world to speak on the importance of educating girls, particularly as a means to fight the practices of female genital mutilation and child marriage. In this interview, Ntaiya discusses the opportunities that come with education for girls in her community, the effects of early marriage on girls' livelihoods, and how the practice of FGM/C has changed in Kenya.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12020273Social Vulnerability and Resilience to Natural DisastersTue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/natural-disasters
00:10:01PRBnoSusan Cutter is a distinguished professor of geography at the University of South Carolina where she directs the Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute. Cutter researches what makes people and the places where they live vulnerable to extreme events such as hurricanes or tornadoes, and how vulnerability and resilience are measured, monitored, and assessed. In this interview, Cutter discusses disaster vulnerability and resilience, how these are measured, and how their measurement helps inform disaster preparedness and recovery. Susan Cutter is a distinguished professor of geog…Susan Cutter is a distinguished professor of geography at the University of South Carolina where she directs the Hazards and Vulnerability Research Institute. Cutter researches what makes people and the places where they live vulnerable to extreme events such as hurricanes or tornadoes, and how vulnerability and resilience are measured, monitored, and assessed. In this interview, Cutter discusses disaster vulnerability and resilience, how these are measured, and how their measurement helps inform disaster preparedness and recovery. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12020131Assessing the Impact of U.S. Antipoverty ProgramsThu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/us-antipoverty-programs
00:18:41PRBnoA wide range of antipoverty programs have been in place in the United States for decades, and millions of Americans depend on them. How effective have these programs been? Are they wasteful or efficient? Who do they reach? In this interview, Robert Moffitt, the Krieger-Eisenhower professor of economics at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the various types of U.S. antipoverty programs and policies and how the current recession will affect these programs. A wide range of antipoverty programs have been in…A wide range of antipoverty programs have been in place in the United States for decades, and millions of Americans depend on them. How effective have these programs been? Are they wasteful or efficient? Who do they reach? In this interview, Robert Moffitt, the Krieger-Eisenhower professor of economics at Johns Hopkins University, discusses the various types of U.S. antipoverty programs and policies and how the current recession will affect these programs. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12018625Connecting Population Research to Poverty ReductionThu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/population-research-poverty-reduction
00:10:34PRBnoFamily planning and reproductive health is an important, and often overlooked, component of poverty reduction. To study this connection further, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation supported the creation of the PopPov Research Network, a group of academic researchers and funders that examine how population issues affect economic well-being. In this interview, Sara Seims, program director of the Population Program at the Hewlett Foundation, discusses the PopPov Network, ongoing research on population and poverty, links between family planning and poverty reduction, and how this research will be used in poverty reduction programs and policy.Family planning and reproductive health is an imp…Family planning and reproductive health is an important, and often overlooked, component of poverty reduction. To study this connection further, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation supported the creation of the PopPov Research Network, a group of academic researchers and funders that examine how population issues affect economic well-being. In this interview, Sara Seims, program director of the Population Program at the Hewlett Foundation, discusses the PopPov Network, ongoing research on population and poverty, links between family planning and poverty reduction, and how this research will be used in poverty reduction programs and policy.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12018302Recent Trends in U.S. Child CareMon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/us-child-care
00:10:02PRBnoWorking parents in the United States face complex decisions on the type of care to provide for their children while they are at work, and child care costs continue to rise. The U.S. Census Bureau's recent report "Who's Minding the Kids?" tracks data on child care arrangements by income level, race/ethnicity, family arrangement, and more. In this interview, Lynda Laughlin, a family demographer with the U.S. Census Bureau and author of the report, discusses trends in child care over the past 20 years, how families deal with increasing facility-based care costs, and how extended families still play an integral role in caring for children. Working parents in the United States face complex…Working parents in the United States face complex decisions on the type of care to provide for their children while they are at work, and child care costs continue to rise. The U.S. Census Bureau's recent report "Who's Minding the Kids?" tracks data on child care arrangements by income level, race/ethnicity, family arrangement, and more. In this interview, Lynda Laughlin, a family demographer with the U.S. Census Bureau and author of the report, discusses trends in child care over the past 20 years, how families deal with increasing facility-based care costs, and how extended families still play an integral role in caring for children. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12018157U.S. Immigrant ChildrenWed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/us-immigrant-children
00:09:22PRBnoThere are more than 16 million children in immigrant families in the United States, and they are one of the most rapidly growing segments of the U.S. population. They face complex cultural and social challenges, navigating between their parents' backgrounds and traditions, and their local communities. In this interview, Jennifer Van Hook, professor of sociology and demography at Pennsylvania State University and Jennifer Glick, associate professor of sociology at Arizona State University discuss why it is important to examine how immigrant children are faring, the health and education challenges facing immigrant children, their future prospects, and important unanswered research questions. There are more than 16 million children in immigr…There are more than 16 million children in immigrant families in the United States, and they are one of the most rapidly growing segments of the U.S. population. They face complex cultural and social challenges, navigating between their parents' backgrounds and traditions, and their local communities. In this interview, Jennifer Van Hook, professor of sociology and demography at Pennsylvania State University and Jennifer Glick, associate professor of sociology at Arizona State University discuss why it is important to examine how immigrant children are faring, the health and education challenges facing immigrant children, their future prospects, and important unanswered research questions. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12017982Rescuing the 'Bottom Billion' Through Control of the Neglected Tropical DiseasesWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/neglected-tropical-diseases
00:11:56PRBnoWith Millennium Development Goal 6, the international community pledged to "combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases" throughout the world. Worldwide, 1.4 billion people are infected with one or more of these less-known "other diseases." They come from the poorest of the poor who live on $1.25 or less per day, mostly on farms and in urban slums of the developing world. Peter Hotez, distinguished research professor and chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine at The George Washington University, and president of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, discussed NTDs in an interview with PRB..With Millennium Development Goal 6, the internati…With Millennium Development Goal 6, the international community pledged to "combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases" throughout the world. Worldwide, 1.4 billion people are infected with one or more of these less-known "other diseases." They come from the poorest of the poor who live on $1.25 or less per day, mostly on farms and in urban slums of the developing world. Peter Hotez, distinguished research professor and chair of the Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Tropical Medicine at The George Washington University, and president of the Sabin Vaccine Institute, discussed NTDs in an interview with PRB..tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12017691How Has the Recession Affected Older Americans?Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/recession-older-americans
00:14:57PRBnoMichael Hurd is director of the Center for the Study of Aging and a senior economist at the RAND Corporation. According to Hurd, the current recession is the worst since the Great Depression because it has affected three major sectors of the economy: housing, the stock market, and the labor market. In this interview, Hurd discusses how the declines in each of these sectors have affected older Americans, the kinds of data we need to look at to assess the effect of the events that led up to the recession, and who has such data.Michael Hurd is director of the Center for the St…Michael Hurd is director of the Center for the Study of Aging and a senior economist at the RAND Corporation. According to Hurd, the current recession is the worst since the Great Depression because it has affected three major sectors of the economy: housing, the stock market, and the labor market. In this interview, Hurd discusses how the declines in each of these sectors have affected older Americans, the kinds of data we need to look at to assess the effect of the events that led up to the recession, and who has such data.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12017513Investing in Youth for National DevelopmentTue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/youth-national-development
00:08:56PRBnoPRB's policy brief, "Investing in Youth for National Development," considers the demographic significance of youth to national development and why policymakers need to pay attention to the reproductive health needs of youth. In this interview, James Gribble, vice president of International Programs at PRB and author of the brief, explains why investing in reproductive health for youth is critical to economic development, what types of programs have proven effective to address the reproductive health needs of youth, and what policies need to be put into place to strengthen outreach to youth.PRB's policy brief, "Investing in Youth for Natio…PRB's policy brief, "Investing in Youth for National Development," considers the demographic significance of youth to national development and why policymakers need to pay attention to the reproductive health needs of youth. In this interview, James Gribble, vice president of International Programs at PRB and author of the brief, explains why investing in reproductive health for youth is critical to economic development, what types of programs have proven effective to address the reproductive health needs of youth, and what policies need to be put into place to strengthen outreach to youth.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12017408Combating Female Genital MutilationThu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/combating-fgm
00:12:09PRBnoAs the African Union's first woman ambassador, Ambassador Ali is committed to promoting women's and children's rights. Her first introduction to FGM was as a member of parliament in Tanzania when a local organization presented a heart-wrenching video of FGM. The dismissive reaction of the other members of Parliament to the mutilations shocked Ambassador Ali and she challenged them, saying "this could be your daughter or my daughter." Since then, she has vowed to work for an end to this practice through laws and education. In this interview, Ali describes what the African Union has done to combat FGM, what is needed to eliminate the practice beyond legal instruments, the social context of the practice, and how she feels about the future for Africa's women. As the African Union's first woman ambassador, Am…As the African Union's first woman ambassador, Ambassador Ali is committed to promoting women's and children's rights. Her first introduction to FGM was as a member of parliament in Tanzania when a local organization presented a heart-wrenching video of FGM. The dismissive reaction of the other members of Parliament to the mutilations shocked Ambassador Ali and she challenged them, saying "this could be your daughter or my daughter." Since then, she has vowed to work for an end to this practice through laws and education. In this interview, Ali describes what the African Union has done to combat FGM, what is needed to eliminate the practice beyond legal instruments, the social context of the practice, and how she feels about the future for Africa's women. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12017230How Do Americans Fare in Financial Capability?Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/americans-finanical-capability
00:09:36PRBnoAnnamaria Lusardi has studied financial literacy and financial capability in the United States and around the world. She is a professor of economics at Dartmouth College, a regular contributor to the International Business Times, and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. In this interview, she discusses how the financial landscape has become more complex, how Americans score on financial capability and literacy, and the personal implications of low financial capability.Annamaria Lusardi has studied financial literacy …Annamaria Lusardi has studied financial literacy and financial capability in the United States and around the world. She is a professor of economics at Dartmouth College, a regular contributor to the International Business Times, and a research associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. In this interview, she discusses how the financial landscape has become more complex, how Americans score on financial capability and literacy, and the personal implications of low financial capability.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12017108The Fight Against 'Honor Killings'Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/the-fight-against-honor
00:10:04PRBnoIt is estimated that 5,000 women worldwide are murdered every year in so-called "honor killings"—committed by a woman's relatives in order to cleanse the family of acts the woman has engaged in that they consider "immoral." In this interview, Rana Husseini, a Jordanian investigative journalist, describes her personal journey of investigating this practice over the years, the varied countries and cultures in which "honor killings" take place, and what types of policy and grassroots efforts are needed to address this abuse. It is estimated that 5,000 women worldwide are mu…It is estimated that 5,000 women worldwide are murdered every year in so-called "honor killings"—committed by a woman's relatives in order to cleanse the family of acts the woman has engaged in that they consider "immoral." In this interview, Rana Husseini, a Jordanian investigative journalist, describes her personal journey of investigating this practice over the years, the varied countries and cultures in which "honor killings" take place, and what types of policy and grassroots efforts are needed to address this abuse. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12016958HIV/AIDS and Older Persons in Developing CountriesTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/hiv-aids-and-older-persons-in
00:14:20PRBnoJohn Knodel has studied the involvement of older people in the HIV/AIDS epidemic, specifically in Southeast Asia. He is Research Professor Emeritus at the Population Studies Center and Professor Emeritus, Sociology at the University of Michigan. In this interview, Knodel discusses the importance of looking at HIV/AIDS effects on older persons, research findings from Cambodia and Thailand, and the research still needed to understand how HIV/AIDS involves the elderly and what policy responses are needed, particularly in light of increased access to antiretrovirals.John Knodel has studied the involvement of older …John Knodel has studied the involvement of older people in the HIV/AIDS epidemic, specifically in Southeast Asia. He is Research Professor Emeritus at the Population Studies Center and Professor Emeritus, Sociology at the University of Michigan. In this interview, Knodel discusses the importance of looking at HIV/AIDS effects on older persons, research findings from Cambodia and Thailand, and the research still needed to understand how HIV/AIDS involves the elderly and what policy responses are needed, particularly in light of increased access to antiretrovirals.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12016778Youth Bulges, Urbanization, and ConflictTue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/youth-bulges-conflict
00:10:13PRBnoWhether young people will gain access to education and employment opportunities over the coming years and decades is one of the major questions facing developing countries with large youth populations. The answer not only affects the well-being of youth, but affects many countries' stability and security as well. Henrik Urdal, senior researcher at the Center for the Study of Civil War and associate editor of the Journal of Peace Research at International Peace Research Institute in Oslo, Norway, talked with PRB about youth bulges and urbanization and their effects on conflict. Whether young people will gain access to educatio…Whether young people will gain access to education and employment opportunities over the coming years and decades is one of the major questions facing developing countries with large youth populations. The answer not only affects the well-being of youth, but affects many countries' stability and security as well. Henrik Urdal, senior researcher at the Center for the Study of Civil War and associate editor of the Journal of Peace Research at International Peace Research Institute in Oslo, Norway, talked with PRB about youth bulges and urbanization and their effects on conflict. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/120165622009 World Population Data Sheet: Youth Population More Concentrated in Africa and AsiaWed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/2009-world-population-data-sheet
00:45:56PRBnoThe Population Reference Bureau released its 2009 World Population Data Sheet on Aug. 12, 2009, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC with presentations highlighting children and youth, the theme of this year's data sheet. The Population Reference Bureau released its 2009…The Population Reference Bureau released its 2009 World Population Data Sheet on Aug. 12, 2009, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC with presentations highlighting children and youth, the theme of this year's data sheet. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12013231Family Planning and Economic Well-Being: New Evidence From BangladeshTue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/family-planning-economic-wellbeing
00:09:41PRBnoPRB's policy brief, Family Planning and Economic Well-Being: New Evidence From Bangladesh, indicates that family planning and maternal-child health services help reduce poverty, the first goal of the Millennium Development Goals. In this interview, Jay Gribble, vice president of International Programs at PRB and a co-author of the brief, discusses how the FPMCH program benefited women and families in the Matlab area villages in terms of livelihoods, health, and education, as well as the policy implications of the recent study's findings. PRB's policy brief, Family Planning and Economic …PRB's policy brief, Family Planning and Economic Well-Being: New Evidence From Bangladesh, indicates that family planning and maternal-child health services help reduce poverty, the first goal of the Millennium Development Goals. In this interview, Jay Gribble, vice president of International Programs at PRB and a co-author of the brief, discusses how the FPMCH program benefited women and families in the Matlab area villages in terms of livelihoods, health, and education, as well as the policy implications of the recent study's findings. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12013890Health Effect of Marriage and Other Social RelationshipsMon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/marriage-health-effects
00:20:47PRBnoSocial relationships keep older people healthy, and the marriage relationship is especially beneficial. A growing body of research helps explain how social interaction interacts with social, physical, and psychological factors that affect an individual's health, and the importance of maintaining social networks and relationships later in life. Sociologist and demographer Linda Waite discussed her research on these interactions with PRB. Linda Waite is the Lucy Flower Professor in Urban Sociology and director of the Center on Aging at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.Social relationships keep older people healthy, a…Social relationships keep older people healthy, and the marriage relationship is especially beneficial. A growing body of research helps explain how social interaction interacts with social, physical, and psychological factors that affect an individual's health, and the importance of maintaining social networks and relationships later in life. Sociologist and demographer Linda Waite discussed her research on these interactions with PRB. Linda Waite is the Lucy Flower Professor in Urban Sociology and director of the Center on Aging at the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12013101The Effect of Smoking on Trends in U.S Mortality at Older AgesWed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/smoking-mortality
00:12:08PRBnoSamuel Preston is the Fredrick J. Warren professor of demography, Population Aging Research Center, at the University of Pennsylvania. In the 1970s, Preston produced a landmark study, "Older Male Mortality and Cigarette Smoking," on the effects of smoking on mortality patterns. Preston talked with PRB about the current rates of smoking in the United States and its contribution to mortality in the United States and other developed countries.Samuel Preston is the Fredrick J. Warren professo…Samuel Preston is the Fredrick J. Warren professor of demography, Population Aging Research Center, at the University of Pennsylvania. In the 1970s, Preston produced a landmark study, "Older Male Mortality and Cigarette Smoking," on the effects of smoking on mortality patterns. Preston talked with PRB about the current rates of smoking in the United States and its contribution to mortality in the United States and other developed countries.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12008908U.S. Adult Mortality and Health Trends in an International ContextWed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/us-adult-mortality-health
00:12:32PRBnoEileen Crimmins is a professor of gerontology and sociology at the Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California and the director of training, Multidisciplinary Research Training in Gerontology. Crimmins talked with PRB about life expectancy in the United States compared with other countries; the reasons for differing mortality trends; and the effects of lifestyle, behavior, and the health care system on mortality. Eileen Crimmins is a professor of gerontology and…Eileen Crimmins is a professor of gerontology and sociology at the Davis School of Gerontology, University of Southern California and the director of training, Multidisciplinary Research Training in Gerontology. Crimmins talked with PRB about life expectancy in the United States compared with other countries; the reasons for differing mortality trends; and the effects of lifestyle, behavior, and the health care system on mortality. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12008805Cognitive Impairment and DeclineFri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/cognitive-impairment
00:16:29PRBnoWith continued population aging—the number of Americans ages 65 or older is projected to swell from around 41 million to 65 million over the next 15 years—the loss of cognitive function among some older Americans foreshadows a potentially enormous social and economic burden on individuals, families, communities, and the nation. In this interview, Kenneth Langa, University of Michigan School of Medicine and Institute for Social Research, discusses cognitive impairment and its causes, trends, and effects in the United States. With continued population aging—the number of Ame…With continued population aging—the number of Americans ages 65 or older is projected to swell from around 41 million to 65 million over the next 15 years—the loss of cognitive function among some older Americans foreshadows a potentially enormous social and economic burden on individuals, families, communities, and the nation. In this interview, Kenneth Langa, University of Michigan School of Medicine and Institute for Social Research, discusses cognitive impairment and its causes, trends, and effects in the United States. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12008655Family Planning Saves LivesTue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/family-planning-saves-lives
00:13:01PRBnoFamily planning is a lifesaver for millions of women and children in developing countries according to a new PRB report. Family Planning Saves Lives, now in its fourth edition, has provided valuable information to policymakers, program planners, and journalists over the years on the health benefits of family planning. Rhonda Smith, lead author of Family Planning Saves Lives and associate vice president of International Programs at PRB talks about the publication and the benefits of family planning in this interview.Family planning is a lifesaver for millions of wo…Family planning is a lifesaver for millions of women and children in developing countries according to a new PRB report. Family Planning Saves Lives, now in its fourth edition, has provided valuable information to policymakers, program planners, and journalists over the years on the health benefits of family planning. Rhonda Smith, lead author of Family Planning Saves Lives and associate vice president of International Programs at PRB talks about the publication and the benefits of family planning in this interview.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12008324International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital MutilationTue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/2009-zero-tolerance-fgm
00:17:51PRBnoInterview with Berhane Ras-Work, founding president of Inter-African Committee.Interview with Berhane Ras-Work, founding preside…Interview with Berhane Ras-Work, founding president of Inter-African Committee.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12008203Making the Case for U.S. International Family Planning AssistanceThu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/us-family-planning-assistance
00:14:35PRBnoInterview with Steven Sinding, senior scholar at the Guttmacher Institute.Interview with Steven Sinding, senior scholar at …Interview with Steven Sinding, senior scholar at the Guttmacher Institute.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/120080992008 Africa Population Data SheetThu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/2008-africa-population-data
00:13:32PRBnoInterview with Alex Ezeh, executive director of African Population and Health Research Center.Interview with Alex Ezeh, executive director of A…Interview with Alex Ezeh, executive director of African Population and Health Research Center.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12007848U.S. Trends in Disability in Late-LifeWed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/us-disability-aging
00:26:30PRBnoToday people live longer than they did even 20 years ago. Longer life spans are a sign of great progress, but questions remain about how well the elderly in our population are able to take care of themselves. Linda Martin, a senior fellow at RAND Corporation and adjunct professor of public health at Johns Hopkins University, talked with PRB about her recent work on trends in the health of older people. Today people live longer than they did even 20 ye…Today people live longer than they did even 20 years ago. Longer life spans are a sign of great progress, but questions remain about how well the elderly in our population are able to take care of themselves. Linda Martin, a senior fellow at RAND Corporation and adjunct professor of public health at Johns Hopkins University, talked with PRB about her recent work on trends in the health of older people. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/12007614Recent Trends in U.S. Mortality and Population AgingWed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/trends-us-mortality-aging
00:22:30PRBnoPopulation aging brings challenges and opportunities, and in the United States, the ratio of workers to elderly is straining the Social Security system. Ron Lee, a professor of demography and economics at the University of California-Berkeley, talked with PRB about his research on the trends in mortality and aging. Population aging brings challenges and opportunit…Population aging brings challenges and opportunities, and in the United States, the ratio of workers to elderly is straining the Social Security system. Ron Lee, a professor of demography and economics at the University of California-Berkeley, talked with PRB about his research on the trends in mortality and aging. tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/11819675Disability, Elderly Health, and ObesityFri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/disability-elderly-health-obesity
00:15:01PRBnoVulnerable populations face constraints when making decisions that affect their health status. Jay Bhattacharya, an assistant professor of medicine and a faculty member of the Center for Health Policy and the Center for Primary Care Outcomes Research at Stanford University, talked with PRB about his recent work on disability, obesity, and elderly health.Vulnerable populations face constraints when maki…Vulnerable populations face constraints when making decisions that affect their health status. Jay Bhattacharya, an assistant professor of medicine and a faculty member of the Center for Health Policy and the Center for Primary Care Outcomes Research at Stanford University, talked with PRB about his recent work on disability, obesity, and elderly health.tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/11819352How Older Women Can Shield Themselves From PovertyThu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/older-women-and-poverty
00:12:34PRBnoElderly women are highly vulnerable to poverty. On average, they are likely to live 13 or 14 years longer than their male partners. And they are more likely than men to run out of resources in late life. Divorced or separated older women are the most vulnerable, because they have lower incomes and fewer resources. It's a group that will grow in size as the baby boomers age and as more women divorce or separate, said Timothy Smeeding in an interview with PRB. Smeeding is director of the Center for Policy Research and distinguished professor of economics and public administration at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and studies the social and economic vulnerability of older women in developed countries.
Elderly women are highly vulnerable to poverty. O…Elderly women are highly vulnerable to poverty. On average, they are likely to live 13 or 14 years longer than their male partners. And they are more likely than men to run out of resources in late life. Divorced or separated older women are the most vulnerable, because they have lower incomes and fewer resources. It's a group that will grow in size as the baby boomers age and as more women divorce or separate, said Timothy Smeeding in an interview with PRB. Smeeding is director of the Center for Policy Research and distinguished professor of economics and public administration at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, and studies the social and economic vulnerability of older women in developed countries.
tag:soundcloud,2010:tracks/11775888Improving Early Childhood Nutrition Has Long-Term Economic BenefitsFri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/populationreferencebureau/early-childhood-nutrition
00:10:07PRBnoReynaldo Martorell, Robert W. Woodruff professor of international nutrition at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health discusses the effect of a nutrition intervention during early childhood on human capital (personal attributes such as knowledge, skills, health, and values, that increase individual productivity) formation and on the economic productivity of Guatemalan adults.Reynaldo Martorell, Robert W. Woodruff professor…Reynaldo Martorell, Robert W. Woodruff professor of international nutrition at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health discusses the effect of a nutrition intervention during early childhood on human capital (personal attributes such as knowledge, skills, health, and values, that increase individual productivity) formation and on the economic productivity of Guatemalan adults.